Best 3 Secondary schools in Suffolk – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Hartismere School (Secondary) in Eye; Westbourne Academy (Secondary) in Ipswich; Felixstowe School (Secondary) in Felixstowe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hartismere School, Westbourne Academy and Felixstowe School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Eye, Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk and Felixstowe, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hartismere School), published Dec 2014. The lowest is 2 (Westbourne Academy), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Westbourne Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Hartismere Family of Schools, Academy Transformation Trust and UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	Hartismere School IP23 7BL	Westbourne Academy IP1 5JN	Felixstowe School IP11 9QR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Eye Suffolk IP23 7BL	Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5JN	Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9QR
Latest Ofsted	1 12 Dec 2014	2 16 Jul 2024	2 8 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1000	1120	1500
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hartismere Family of Schools	Academy Transformation Trust	UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website	www.hartismere.com	www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk	www.fxa.org.uk
Telephone	01379870315	01473742315	01394288228
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hartismere School

IP23 7BL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7BL
Ofsted: 1 12 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hartismere Family of Schools
Website: www.hartismere.com
Telephone: 01379870315

Westbourne Academy

IP1 5JN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 5JN
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Academy Transformation Trust
Website: www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01473742315

Felixstowe School

IP11 9QR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Felixstowe
Suffolk
IP11 9QR
Ofsted: 2 8 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.fxa.org.uk
Telephone: 01394288228

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.